Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2000 00:00:46 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: weight of 87 wolfsburg edition????
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Paul Bucco wrote:

> Hi list,
>                I have looked in the owners manual and tried to look at the
> plate on the drivers door but i still can't figure out how to determine the
> proper weight amount when it comes to finding tires for the wolfie.  I know i
> need a strong sidewall but what is the weight and/or psi i am looking for ?
> I have the factory alloys sized 205/70/14.   I know i am a pain w/ these tire
> posts but it is important to me.

What you need to find when looking for a proper tire is the load index on the
tire. You really don't need to know the weight of the vehicle for this. The load
index is found after the size on the tire. E.g.: 205/70R14 97Q Here, you got the
width (205), the height (70% of width), R for radial, 14" rim, 97 is the load
index and Q is the speed index.

What you should worry about, is getting tires that match or exceed 97 in the load
index. This is what is required for a Vehicle with the total weight, such as the
Vanagon or Eurovan.

PerL
87 SYncro 112i